Crossword Genius

Empire builders taking some from answer (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

romans

'empire builders' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'some from answer' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some of the parts of the word are used).
'ROMANS' can be found hidden inside 'from answer'.

'taking' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for romans that I've seen before include "Citizens of Italian capital" , "Mark Antony's countrymen?" , "New Testament book" , "Empire builders" , "Ancient Italians" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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